Pike County Summary

Life in Pike County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pike County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pike County:

  • The population in Pike County is 14,776.

  • The median home value in Pike County is $92,549.

  • The median income in Pike County is $55,514.

  • The median rent in Pike County is $641.

  • The unemployment rate in Pike County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Pike County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Pike County is 71.7° and there are 94.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Pike County

List Of Cities & Towns in Pike County

Pittsfield, IL Population 4,152

Barry, IL Population 1,531

Griggsville, IL Population 1,283

Pleasant Hill, IL Population 908

Hull, IL Population 460

Nebo, IL Population 355

Perry, IL Population 282

Kinderhook, IL Population 266

New Canton, IL Population 228

Milton, IL Population 215

New Salem, IL Population 210

Baylis, IL Population 144

El Dara, IL Population 127

Pearl, IL Population 93

Valley City, IL Population 38

Detroit, IL Population 27

Time, IL Population 17

Florence, IL Population 12

Map Of Pike County

Pike County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Pike County is 71.7°.

  • There are 79.3 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.9 inches of rain each year with 6.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:10 hours of sun each day in Pike County.

StatPike County
Mean High71.7
Nice Days79.3
Rainfall94.9
Snowfall6.5
Sunny_hours5:10
71.7°
Average High
94.9
Inches of Rain

Pike County Photos

Courthousec Pike Countyc Illinois
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John Shastid House Back
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Pike County Demographics

Population over time in Pike County

The current population in Pike County is 14,776. The population has decreased -4.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,923 -4.2%
2021 15,571 -0.6%
2020 15,672 -

Gender in Pike County

  • Pike County is 49.9% female with 7,372 female residents.

  • Pike County is 50.1% male with 7,403 male residents.

Female
49.9% (7,372)
Male
50.1% (7,403)
Gender Pike County IL USA
Female 49.9% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Pike County

Pike County is:

  • 95.5% White with 14,114 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 102 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 44 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 88 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 1.3% Two Or More with 186 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.5% Hispanic with 223 Hispanic residents.

White
95.5% (14,114)
African American
0.7% (102)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
0.3% (44)
Hawaiian
0.6% (88)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
1.3% (186)
Hispanic
1.5% (223)

Table: Pike County By Race

Race Pike County IL USA
White 95.5% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.3% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.5% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Pike County, Illinois

  • 7.7% of households in Pike County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Pike County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Pike County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Pike County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Pike County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Pike County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Pike County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Pike County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Pike County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Pike County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (1,136)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (693)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (1,489)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (1,316)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (2,133)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (2,468)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (2,190)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.3% (1,814)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.7% (1,144)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (389)
Income Pike County IL USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.3% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.7% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Pike County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Pike County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Pike County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Pike County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Pike County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Pike County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Pike County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Pike County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Pike County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Pike County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (295)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,034)
High School / GED
42% (6,205)
Some College
22% (3,250)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,329)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,920)
Master's Degree
4% (591)
Professional Degree
1% (147)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Pike County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 42% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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